Twenty five years ago, 2011 BMW X3 xDrive 35i introduced its first model with all-wheel drive. It was the 315 ix. But it lasted until 1999, that the company became serious about X-cars, when it introduced the X5. It was also the first X-model that rolled out of the plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The concept was controversial, but marked a new segment as well as a new era for BMW. More than a decade later, the Bavarians are building three more X-models, the X6, X3 and X1. The X3 was produced in the Magna Steyr plant in Austria, but production of the new, second generation has just started in the extended plant in Spartanburg, SC.Fortunately, for the development of the new X3, BMW listened to its customers. They were not happy with the size, especially the interior space offered for rear passengers. They also criticized the looks of the interior of the current X3 and last but not least its uncomfortable ride. But times were different then and the first X3 had nothing to fear from its German competitors Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus. In the meantime those brands are gaining market share in the X3's segment and BMW was well aware those issues had to be seriously address during the development of the new generation X3. Of the new model, the interior trim reflects that of the X5, the size has grown, and is on par with the ' Freude am Fahren' character that you might expect from a Bavarian model.With a new design the bmw X3 looks better than before, more active to match the words Sports Activity Vehicle that BMW 'invented'. As soon as you get into the car the use of. hot news today |
Minggu, 31 Oktober 2010
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Jumat, 29 Oktober 2010
News for Toyota Venza
(TMMK), in Georgetown, Kentucky, also home of the Camry and Avalon. More than 70 percent of Venza’s components come from North American suppliers. toyota car
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Development Programme launched earlier this year to a further 20 franchise
dealers. The scheme initially involved 19 franchise dealers across the UK
covering '32 areas of influence' and has so far generated more than 200 company
car orders taken from sub-50 fleets. By the end of the first 12 months of the
Programme (April 2011) – Mazda forecasts incremental orders for 820 company cars
from businesses operating less than 50 vehicles. automobile news
Still in its early stages, the new scheme, which sees franchise dealers working
in tandem with an outsourced specialist sales team, has been hailed by Mazda
fleet director Peter Allibon and participating franchise dealers as a great
success. automobile news
Phase one of the initiative was mainly focused on encouraging large franchise
dealer groups, which already had a business-to-business structure and covered
multiple locations in major conurbations, to participate. Now, phase two is
focused on signing up more dealer groups with multiple outlets as well as
individual franchise dealers located in major towns or cities where there is a
desire to develop local fleet business.
"The feedback from the first wave of dealers has been very positive," confirms
Allibon. "They are delighted that a frontline vehicle manufacturer is working
hand-in-hand with them to develop fleet business. As a result, more dealers are
now approaching us to join the programme. 2013 audi a6 review
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2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid in Dealer Showrooms this November
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Like most hybrids the Cayenne S Hybrid can drive for a time on electric power alone at speeds up to 37 mph. However, it delivers efficiencies at cruising speeds through its ability to ’sail’ or coast with the combustion engine turned off. It can do this for up to one mile, and this not only saves fuel but also minimizes emissions. automobile news
In the Cayenne and Panamera model lines the ‘S’ designation indicates a V8 under the hood. But the ‘S’ in the Cayenne S Hybrid name is there for a different reason, to indentify the true performance character of this SUV’s highly sophisticated parallel full hybrid system. With a combined power output of 380 horsepower from the supercharged V6 combustion engine and an electric motor, the Cayenne S Hybrid delivers performance nearly equal to the Cayenne S with its 400-horsepower V8 and fuel economy estimates that exceed those of the Cayenne with the V6 engine.
The all-new Porsche Cayenne has earned some significant awards since going on sale this summer. It is the 2011 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® and also recently received the Auto Pacific Motorist Choice Award for Best Premium Active Lifestyle Vehicle.
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Kamis, 28 Oktober 2010
Dodge Charger Prototype : first drive
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Rabu, 27 Oktober 2010
Southtowne Hyundai of Newnan releases the all new 2011 Hyundai Sonata
With beaming grins and news of Hyundai being named the most fuel efficient brand in America, Hyundai's brass took the wraps off their new-for-2011 Sonota. What strikes you instantly is the Sonata's curvy, slightly-hefty, almost organic shape. Hyundai calls the design language "Fluidic Sculpture," and while not quite as in-your-face as Mazda's signature Nagare styling language, we have a feeling it might prove nearly as polarizing. That's not to say the new Sonata is bad looking or ugly. But it is highly-stylized in a mid-size market that tends to reward the bland and middle-of-the-road.
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But Fluidic Sculpture is what we've got – and not just on the Sonata. Hyundai's North American President and CEO John Krafcik promises that this design language will define the brand moving forward. Not surprisingly, Fluidic Sculpture originated right here in Southern California in Hyundai's Irvine design center. We really appreciate some of the finely wrought detailing, such as the grille, door handles, headlights and taillights (though those taillights appear to be lifted directly from the BMW 3 Series). We're just a wee bit uncertain of how the new Sonata will play in Peoria.
As for the non-design aspects of the 2011 Sonata, the big car news is under the hood. Gone is the 3.3-liter V6, or for that matter, any V6. Instead Hyundai is offering consumers a choice of three four-cylinder engines. The first is a 2.4-liter Gasoline Direct-Injection (GDI) motor called the Theta II good for 198 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. That much power from a 2.4-liter essentially puts the Sonata at the head of the four-cylinder class. But what about those pesky V6 cars? No problem, as Southtowne Hyundai of Newnan will introducing a turbocharged version of the GDI Theta II. If direct-injection and turbocharging sounds a little EcoBoosty to you, well, it is. And that's a very, very. automobile news
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Dodge Charger Prototype : first drive
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Selasa, 26 Oktober 2010
The new RCZ
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Cadillac XLR Platinum Edition
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Senin, 25 Oktober 2010
Emission control level FED and 10.2. Fuel consumption: EPA 08 city (mpg): 15, highway (mpg): 24, combined (mpg): 18, 520 and 323
Power: 239 kW , 320 HP SAE @ 6,400 rpm; 310 ft lb , 420 Nm @ 4,400 rpm\
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Jumat, 22 Oktober 2010
Honda Fit Hybrid
Peugeot’s award winning peugeot 3008 Crossover is now available with extra standard specification on Sport and Exclusive models and a more fuel efficient Euro 5 HDi 112 diesel engine. Since its launch in November 2009 the Peugeot 3008 Crossover has been
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